Preschool Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher

REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Education Director

STATUS: Full-Time

PAY RATE: $23.00-$24.50/hrbased on education & experience

Families Forward Learning Center’s (FFLC) mission is to prepare families living in isolation and insecurity to succeed in school and in life through two-generation learning programs. To fulfill our mission, we provide free social services and educational programs to low-income, at-risk families with children ages 0-5. In all programs, parents and children are on-site, engaged in an individualized curriculum. Our programs successfully increase literacy levels, educational outcomes and the emotional well-being of both generations.

Position Overview

The Preschool Teacher, working under the supervision of the Education Director, will facilitate children’s learning in a developmentally and culturally appropriate program. Working in a team-teaching environment, the preschool teacher will have the following responsibilities.

• Plan, prepare and implement a developmentally and culturally appropriate experience using an emergent hands-on curriculum
• Provide group and individualized experiences within each developmental area, including the integration of children’s IEP goals and accommodations
• Assume responsibility for creating and maintaining indoor and outdoor activities and routines which:
• Are safe and secure
• Prevent accidents and illness
• Encourage play and exploration
• Promote problem solving and learning
• Are developmentally appropriate
• Promote growth in all developmental areas
• Reflect children’s differing learning styles
• Complete DRDPs and other assessment tools as needed in the program
• Knowledge and experience with CLASS and ECERS
• Maintain children’s portfolios by collecting and organizing material evidence of each child’s development throughout the year
• Complete bi-annual parent teacher conferences
• Complete a minimum number of annual professional development hours
• Maintain active permit status
• Create a nurturing, responsive and secure environment that responds to the needs and interests of each individual child
• Follow Families Forward and California Department of Education policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff members to create a positive and productive work environment
• Build trusting relationships with parents in a supportive manner with open-communication
• Support parents when they volunteer in the children’s program
• Attend required meetings including monthly staff development days
• Carry out the mission, vision and values of Families Forward
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum AA degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or similar field with at least 24 units in Early Childhood Education
• BA preferred in Early Childhood/Child Development/Human Development or related field
• Teacher Permit
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with children 0-5
• Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds
• Value and respect for a team teaching setting

Requirements

• Be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, push/pull, twist, turn, bend and sit on floor
• TB test, physical, first aid/CPR
• Mandated Reporter
• TDAP and MMR vaccinations

Benefits

• This is a full-time (40 hour/week, 12 months/year) non-exempt position (8am-5pm)
• Medical and dental plan
• Retirement 403(b) Plan
• Vacation, sick, and paid holidays
• One week paid holiday in December
• Permit upgrades or renewals paid by Families Forward
• Professional development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person